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Y259 LWL

2001 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

198,708 mi
Last recorded198,708 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY259 LWL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 198,708 miles

front and rear springs corroded

front anti roll bar links in poor condition

front discs and pads worn

near side front brake heavily perished

rear indicators faided

Fail 5 Aug 2014 198,708 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front and rear springs corroded

front anti roll bar links in poor condition

front discs and pads worn

near side front brake heavily perished

rear indicators faided

Pass 25 Jun 2013 193,487 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 189,000 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 189,000 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 181,584 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 173,873 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 156,171 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake pads worn

Pass 23 Jun 2008 134,131 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 134,126 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 108,717 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 108,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

steering noisy on full lock.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 May 2006 86,796 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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Y259 LWL is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2001 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 109,458 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y259 LWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 25 years old, this Audi A4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y259 LWL is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 12 April 2001.

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